[lex24]

I think Villar is the key to the puzzle.  If he gets off to a hot start, he would lock up 3B enabling the team to focus on 1B.  If he gets off to a slow start, he could be sent to Sacramento since he has an option left.  This would create an opening for Diaz or Wisley and a Davis/Flores to 3B move which in turn would scramble plans for 1B.  In other words, everything is fluid meaning (I hope not) the possibility of lots of shuffling/platooning.

Davis at third is a scary thought.  He is awful at third defensively.  I believe Wisely and Diaz both play some third.  Neither, unfortunately, play SS. 

I fully expect a lot of shuffling (aka The Churn) and platooning. It’s what they do. If Crawford was coming up under this regime, they’d have turned  him into a platoon utility infielder.  If they considered him at all.  I’ve seen nothing that suggests this regime values defense.  They pay lip service to it.  And then they stick Germain Mercedes in left. Cause he had great minor league numbers vs left handers.

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What if Harrison rips it up this spring. And shows, unequivocally, that he’s ready. Do they really have to send him to AAA just because they don’t like skipping levels? Process is important. No question. But so is the ability to recognize that there are times that the talent exceeds the process. 

Just for kicks - let’s say Harrison kills it, DeSclafani looks good and Webb, Cobb, Manaea Stripling and Wood all are healthy. 

Two options emerge. First, you have a potential trade chip - Wood being the best possibility. Or you have a five man with Wood and Disco able to provide multiple innings in relief. After all, 5 inning starts are the norm. Harrison early wouldn’t give you more than 5. 

SP. Webb. Cobb Manaea Stripling Harrison

Pen. Wood Disco, Junis Brebbia, Alexander Rogers Rogers Doval. (Jackson won’t be ready at start) 

That gives you 3 long options. Which saves wear and tear on the high leverage relievers. 

Another aspect of this - Harrison will have a limit on his innings. Maybe 125? If ready out the gate, I’d rather get those in SF

[lex24]

I think Villar is the key to the puzzle.  If he gets off to a hot start, he would lock up 3B enabling the team to focus on 1B.  If he gets off to a slow start, he could be sent to Sacramento since he has an option left.  This would create an opening for Diaz or Wisley and a Davis/Flores to 3B move which in turn would scramble plans for 1B.  In other words, everything is fluid meaning (I hope not) the possibility of lots of shuffling/platooning.

Davis at third is a scary thought.  He is awful at third defensively.  I believe Wisely and Diaz both play some third.  Neither, unfortunately, play SS. 

I fully expect a lot of shuffling (aka The Churn) and platooning. It’s what they do. If Crawford was coming up under this regime, they’d have turned  him into a platoon utility infielder.  If they considered him at all.  I’ve seen nothing that suggests this regime values defense.  They pay lip service to it.  And then they stick Germain Mercedes in left. Cause he had great minor league numbers vs left handers.

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What if Harrison rips it up this spring. And shows, unequivocally, that he’s ready. Do they really have to send him to AAA just because they don’t like skipping levels? Process is important. No question. But so is the ability to recognize that there are times that the talent exceeds the process. 

Just for kicks - let’s say Harrison kills it, DeSclafani looks good and Webb, Cobb, Manaea Stripling and Wood all are healthy. 

Two options emerge. First, you have a potential trade chip - Wood being the best possibility. Or you have a five man with Wood and Disco able to provide multiple innings in relief. After all, 5 inning starts are the norm. Harrison early wouldn’t give you more than 5. 

SP. Webb. Cobb Manaea Stripling Harrison

Pen. Wood Disco, Junis Brebbia, Alexander Rogers Rogers Doval. (Jackson won’t be ready at start) 

That gives you 3 long options. Which saves wear and tear on the high leverage relievers. 

Another aspect of this - Harrison will have a limit on his innings. Maybe 125? If ready out the gate, I’d rather get those in SF